Most current STD check-ups for women involve taking a swab from high inside the vagina, which is not only an unpleasant experience for the patient, but an unreliable method of testing.

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Direct Operator Billing from MACH will enable Skype to bring a vital alternative payment method to these channels: Skype users will be able to charge their Skype credit to their mobile phone bill or pre-paid account, and enjoy the frictionless user experience gained from this payment method.

ENGADGET: Skype strikes deal with Mach to expand direct carrier billing for credit purchases

Managers see that making the right decision in a timely manner is a matter of balancing data analysis with judgment and experience, not exclusively relying on one method over the other.

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